Senior Buyer

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Buyer role to join a busy industrial manufacturing team based in the Lower Mainland, BC. The Buyer will support the Manager, Procurement in the purchasing of a variety of materials required in the day to day manufacturing process. This is a great chance to get exposed to a very well-run organization with an enviable brand in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Identifying sources of supply for goods & services
• Assisting senior procurement team members in preparing tenders and requests for proposal packages
• Meeting with vendors to discuss requirements and sourcing product information and specifications
• Following up and expediting purchase orders
• Review supplier quotes
• Resolving order discrepancies and where required, arranging for return of goods
• Negotiating pricing/shipping and other relevant terms of order
• Managing and updating vendor data in various systems
• Coordinating execution of legal documents

Requirements

• 2+ of relevant purchasing experience in a high paced environment
• Fundamental purchasing knowledge, including contract information, negotiation
• Enrollment in, or completion of, a diploma and/or certificate program in supply chain management is an asset
• Experience with an ERP system (SAP considered a strong asset)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize, schedule tasks and handle deadlines
• Strong multitasking skills
• Ability to take direction

Remuneration

• $75,000 base salary

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.